Latest earthquakes near Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal today
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Sudurpashchim Pradesh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 149 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sudurpashchim Pradesh roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sudurpashchim Pradesh in 2023. A total of 39 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sudurpashchim Pradesh that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sudurpashchim Pradesh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sudurpashchim Pradesh during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 135 | 90.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 9.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sudurpashchim Pradesh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sudurpashchim Pradesh occurred on Oct 3, 2023 15:06 local time (Asia/Kathmandu timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 109 kilometers (68 mi) north-east of Dhangaḍhi̇̄, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sudurpashchim Pradesh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Aug 28, 1916 12:20, 108 kilometers (67 mi) north-east of Dhangaḍhi̇̄. It is the strongest earthquake near Sudurpashchim Pradesh in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Sudurpashchim Pradesh.
Earthquakes by city in Sudurpashchim Pradesh
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal.
Use this regional Sudurpashchim Pradesh earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mahendranagar, Ṭikāpur, Dipayal, Dadeldhurā and Dārchulā.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sudurpashchim Pradesh.
When was the last earthquake in Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sudurpashchim Pradesh on the evening of November 21, 2024 at 19:27 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 158km north-northwest of Dhangaḍhi̇̄ at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sudurpashchim Pradesh on the afternoon of August 28, 1916 at 12:20 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 108km north of Dhangaḍhi̇̄ at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sudurpashchim Pradesh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal?
In the past 10 years, 149 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sudurpashchim Pradesh. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
